City

Patriot, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Switzerland County  ·  Indiana

👥800Population
💰$47,941Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$122,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty36.1% ▲ 261% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
No HS Diploma116 (20%)
HS Graduate231 (39.9%)
Some College99 (17.1%)
Associates37 (6.4%)
Bachelors58 (10%)
Graduate Degree38 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 20%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS20.0%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College17.1%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
32%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,941 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$122,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units600
Vacant Units196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
58%
About Patriot, IN

Patriot is a city in Indiana, located in Switzerland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 800 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Patriot is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,941 is below the national average. Approximately 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Patriot is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patriot is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

Patriot, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Patriot
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47038 800 $47,941 $122,100 $707 12.5% 16.6% 84.4%